masterfully
/ˈmɑːstəfəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæstərfəli/ (ame, ipa) · /-fəlē -li/ (ame, mw)
masterfully — 副詞
1. in an expert way that is smooth, exact, and very well done.
熟練地
技巧高超，做得很到位
in an expert way that is smooth, exact, and very well done.
Femi repaired the torn sail masterfully during the storm at sea.
Femi 在海上風暴中熟練地修好了破帆。
verb + masterfully for skilled practical work
Ryo masterfully blended the spices, and the soup tasted balanced.
Ryo 熟練地調和香料，讓湯的味道很均衡。
cooking action done with polished technique
The violinist masterfully slowed the final note before the hall went quiet.
那位小提琴手熟練地放慢最後一個音，讓全場安靜下來。
Pim masterfully folded the map back into its tiny plastic case.
Pim 熟練地把地圖折回那個小小的塑膠盒裡。
Manuela masterfully answered each angry caller without raising her voice.
Manuela 熟練地回應每一位生氣的來電者，聲音都沒有提高。
- skillfully
more general and less impressive in tone
- expertly
stresses trained or professional ability
- deftly
focuses on quick, light, precise movement
文法句型
verb + masterfully
用法筆記
Often used for artistic, technical, or practical actions that are done with polish and precision, rather than for leading other people.
常見錯誤
2. in a calm, commanding way that keeps people or situations under control.
穩住局面
沉著地掌控人或局勢
in a calm, commanding way that keeps people or situations under control.
Otis masterfully ended the argument before either team left the room.
Otis 在兩隊離開房間前，就穩住局面，結束了爭吵。
handling conflict with clear authority
With one glance, Tanvi masterfully brought the noisy class back to work.
Tanvi 只看了一眼，就穩住局面，讓吵鬧的全班重新專心做事。
brief action that quickly restores control
The chairwoman masterfully steered the meeting away from a public fight.
那位主席穩住局面，把會議從公開衝突邊緣拉了回來。
Yara masterfully calmed the crowd when the train stopped underground.
列車停在地下時，Yara 沉著地穩住場面，安撫了人群。
David masterfully handled the interview after the host asked a rude question.
主持人問了失禮的問題後，David 仍穩住局面，從容應對整場訪談。
- authoritatively
stresses recognized authority more than smooth style
- confidently
broader and weaker on the idea of control
- firmly
emphasizes steadiness and discipline more than elegance
- hesitantly
shows uncertainty instead of control
- uncertainly
shows a lack of command over people or events
文法句型
verb + masterfully
用法筆記
Usually describes directing people or managing tense moments. Distinguish from sense 1, which focuses on how skilfully a task itself is done.